Burglar disturbed
POLICE are seeking information about a house burglary in Ponteland.The burglar broke a window of a home in Meadow Court at 9.07pm on Sunday, but fled when he was disturbed by a neighbour.He made off...
View ArticleCar parking compromise
A COMPROMISE on car parking has been reached with people living near Morpeth’s new Morrisons supermarket.The county council had proposed banning parking outside garages in Staithes Lane as the area is...
View ArticleGritting concerns raiseda
CONCERNS have been raised about the state of a road that links Bothal with Stobhill in Morpeth after freezing conditions hit the area.A motorist, who did not want to be named, said that additional...
View ArticleCommunity garden bid fails
PLANS for a new community garden in Pegswood have suffered a setback.The project, led by the Pegswood Community Action (PCA) residents’ group, would provide opportunities for planting and relaxation on...
View ArticleNew train times for commuters
CHANGES have been made to a couple of tea-time train services in Northumberland.As part of its annual timetable alterations, Northern Rail has extended the 5.29pm MetroCentre-to-Morpeth service to...
View ArticleJewellery haul
BURGLARS made off with a haul of jewellery after hitting a Morpeth home.The thieves broke into a house in the Fulbeck area sometime between midday on Thursday, December 6 and 2.15pm on Monday.Among the...
View ArticleNew battle against turbine
EMBATTLED villagers facing 25 years as neighbours of one windfarm have won their latest campaign – against a sheep farmer’s single turbine.People at Wingates, near Longhorsley, were outraged by Jimmy...
View ArticlePlea for costs to run cemetery
A small council that is being asked to run a local cemetery is being denied information on running costs, county councillors have been told.East Chevington Parish Council’s attempts to gain details...
View ArticleCare chairman is year’s best
THE boss of a Northumberland residential home has been named Care Personality of the Year.Dr Chai Patel, who is Chairman of HC-One residential care provider, took the honour at the National Care...
View ArticleVillage speed gun donation
POLICE will be watching out for speeding drivers in Ponteland after receiving a helping hand to purchase a speed gun.The equipment will be used in the village and Darras Hall, as well as Prudhoe, after...
View ArticleFamily-root search digs up link to Suffragettes
A COUNTY resident’s digging into his family tree has uncovered a link to two pioneering Suffragettes.Richard Tolson, who lives near Stannington, has been looking into people with the same surname who,...
View ArticleRound-up of the latest applications for planning permission
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Acklington: Warkworth Farms, Cavil Head, conversion of traditional farm buildings to 11 residential units, in...
View ArticleSnapper Ben keeps his focus
A TRIO of Ponteland teenagers have shown a talent for photography by making the shortlist of a national contest.Young snappers Jacob Davies, Ben Eggleston and Jamie Yates, who all attend Ponteland High...
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A para march on hit parade
A MORPETH disability support worker is keeping her fingers crossed for a Christmas number one.Laura Gubbins has been working with the British Paraorchestra since the summer and was on hand to help when...
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Hidden dangers of festive period
EVERYONE wants to enjoy Christmas time and there is certainly a lot to think about – decorations, wrapping, shopping and entertaining so the last thing you need is an unexpected trip to the...
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County reaches national list
APPRENTICESHIP opportunities at Northumberland County Council have been recognised in national honours.The authority has made it onto the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list, which recognises...
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Staff in line for award
SHOP staff in Morpeth have helped their company reach the shortlist for a national award.The Original Factory Shop is in the running for Customer Service Initiative of the Year in the Retail Week...
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Students’ creative juices flowing
This week’s KEVI column will look at the more creative side of King Edward’s.THE King Edward VI School’s third, and perhaps best, anthology, KEVI Creatives is due for release shortly.With new members...
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Store staff praised for park clear-up
STAFF at the Ponteland branch of Waitrose have shown community spirit by helping to improve their surroundings.Chairman of the town council’s Environment Working Party, Joyce Butcher, praised the...
View ArticleA passion for heritage
A PASSION for heritage has been seen across the North East.New figures from Heritage Counts show that 75 per cent of adults in the region visited a heritage site in 2011/12, the highest level since...
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